A Culinary Delight: Mastering the Art of Caesar Salad

Are you craving a refreshing and satisfying meal? Look no further than the classic Caesar salad with chicken. This timeless dish combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy chicken, crunchy croutons, and a creamy dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to create this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

For 2 servings:

• 1 chicken breast
• 200g white bread
• 2 quail eggs
• 150g romaine lettuce
• 200g cherry tomatoes
• 150g Parmesan cheese (or other hard cheese)

For the dressing:

• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 150g mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Step-by-Step Instructions Classic Caesar Salad with Chicken

1. Preparing the Chicken

1. Rinse the chicken breast and place it in a saucepan.
2. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
3. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
4. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked (check with a fork).
5. Remove from heat and let it cool.

2. Making the Croutons

1. Remove the crust from 200g of white bread.
2. Cut the bread into small cubes.
3. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet.
4. Toast in a preheated oven or dry fry in a pan until crispy and golden.

3. Preparing Other Ingredients

1. Boil the quail eggs in salted water.
2. Cool the eggs and peel them.
3. Cut the eggs in half lengthwise.
4. Wash the romaine lettuce and pat dry with paper towels.
5. Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces.
6. Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes.
7. Cut half of the Parmesan cheese into cubes and grate the other half.

4. Making the Dressing

1. In a bowl, combine vegetable oil, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise.
2. Mince or press the garlic clove and add it to the mixture.
3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.

5. Assembling the Salad

1. In a large salad bowl, layer half of the lettuce leaves.
2. Drizzle with some of the prepared dressing.
3. Add half of the cubed chicken and croutons.
4. Repeat the layers with the remaining lettuce, chicken, and croutons.
5. Add the Parmesan cubes.
6. Pour the remaining dressing over the salad.
7. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and quail eggs.
8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.

Tips for the Perfect Caesar Salad

• Assemble the salad just before serving to keep the croutons crispy.
• For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing.
• Experiment with different types of lettuce, such as a mix of romaine and baby spinach.
• Grill the chicken for added flavor and a smoky touch.

Now that you’ve mastered the classic Caesar salad with chicken, you’re ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful dish. Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite!

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How to Make the Perfect Classic Caesar Salad with Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Salad

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

For 2 servings:

• 1 chicken breast
• 200 g white bread
• 2 quail eggs
• 150 g romaine lettuce
• 200 g cherry tomatoes
• 150 g Parmesan cheese or other hard cheese

For the dressing:

• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 150 g mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

 

Preparing the Chicken

• Rinse the chicken breast and place it in a saucepan.
• Cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
• Cook until the chicken is fully cooked (check with a fork).
• Remove from heat and let it cool.

Making the Croutons

• Remove the crust from 200g of white bread.
• Cut the bread into small cubes.
• Spread the cubes on a baking sheet.
• Toast in a preheated oven or dry fry in a pan until crispy and golden.
• Preparing Other Ingredients
• Boil the quail eggs in salted water.
• Cool the eggs and peel them.
• Cut the eggs in half lengthwise.
• Wash the romaine lettuce and pat dry with paper towels.
• Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces.
• Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes.
• Cut half of the Parmesan cheese into cubes and grate the other half.

Making the Dressing

• In a bowl, combine vegetable oil, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise.
• Mince or press the garlic clove and add it to the mixture.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.

Assembling the Salad

• In a large salad bowl, layer half of the lettuce leaves.
• Drizzle with some of the prepared dressing.
• Add half of the cubed chicken and croutons.
• Repeat the layers with the remaining lettuce, chicken, and croutons.
• Add the Parmesan cubes.
• Pour the remaining dressing over the salad.
• Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and quail eggs.
• Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.